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A review by fromstephspages
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
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Ｌｉｋｅｓ: feminism, strong female MC, chemistry lingo, Elizabeth's parenting style, other characters- Mad and Six-Thirty💕, accuracy of depiction of gender roles
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A strong female character in STEM who questions and goes against the norm in the 1960’s by standing up for herself and women despite challenges.
𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕣𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖 Ｒａｍｂｌｅｓ 💭
I’m usually fearful of historical fiction because I don’t want to get bored but this book felt so real! Never boring and it was so easy for me to root for Elizabeth. It amazes me how culturally accepted injustices were and, let's be real, still are BUT that's another topic for another time... I loved the writing and how everything came together, and I especially loved how the book ended!
Ｌｉｋｅｓ: feminism, strong female MC, chemistry lingo, Elizabeth's parenting style, other characters- Mad and Six-Thirty💕, accuracy of depiction of gender roles
Ｄｉｓｌｉｋｅｓ: slightly confusing nonlinear timeline moments but honestly I think this was just me. Check trigger warnings!
Find me on bookstagram @bookrecswithsteph